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Inclusion Doesn’t Have an Eligibility Test 

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Every learner belongs with their peers and deserves high expectations. For decades, inclusion advocates have championed this message, backed by research showing that students with disabilities do better, academically and socially, when they are full members of general education classrooms.

That belief gets tested most when a student is very young, and the systems around them start narrowing their future before anyone can know what that future should look like.

A recent Baltimore Banner article by Talia Richman shines a light on this issue. The article reports that roughly 1,660 Maryland students in pre-K through second grade have been identified this year to learn using the Maryland Alternate Framework.

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When Schools Commit to Co-Teaching and Planning: Inside W-L High School’s Inclusive Practices Journey

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The educators in District 109 are committed to including students with disabilities in general education. The district, located in Deerfield, IL, and serving students across four elementary schools and two middle schools, has been working to build the capacity to co-plan specially designed instruction (SDI) effectively.

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District 109’s Approach to Inclusive Instructional Planning

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The educators in District 109 are committed to including students with disabilities in general education. The district, located in Deerfield, IL, and serving students across four elementary schools and two middle schools, has been working to build the capacity to co-plan specially designed instruction (SDI) effectively.

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All Students Belong: Reflections from My Conversation with Will Parker

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School should be a place where every learner belongs. Hello inclusionists, If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a guest on a podcast, I’ll let you in on a secret: I love it. If you have a podcast (even if it’s just you and your dog listening) don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ll

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Radical Listening: How Jack Pearpoint’s Punk Rock Spirit Shaped Inclusive Education ~ 1304

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Watch the episode on YouTube. Radical Listening: How Jack Pearpoint’s Punk Rock | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s):  Jack Pearpoint: Canadian publisher, inclusion advocate, and co‑creator of person‑centered planning tools like MAPS, PATH, and Circle of Friends. Jack’s work centers on relationships and building local leadership for change so every learner belongs. Episode Summary: 

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Don’t segregate. Could inclusion be this simple?

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One film, one conversation, and one powerful reminder: belonging is the baseline. Hello inclusionists, Late-season baseball is my brain’s default setting right now. Every pitch matters, no panic, move the runner. Let’s go Dodgers. That is how my conversation with Samuel and Dan Habib felt on Think Inclusive. Except they are rooting for the Red Sox. Their new

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Navigating the Path to True Inclusion with the Integrated Schools Podcast ~ 1221

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Watch the episode now on YouTube. Navigating the Path to True Inclusion with the Int | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Val Brown is a Black mom from North Carolina. She believes that education is a vehicle for social change, and encourages parents, caregivers, and educators to engage in public discourse about critical topics

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Unveiling the Heart of Inclusion: How DEI Transforms Education Forever ~ 1024

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Listen to this episode on YouTube. Unveiling the Heart of Inclusion: How DEI Transfor | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Simone E. Morris is a seasoned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner who has been working in the field since 2009. Initially working within corporate environments, Simone launched her independent consultancy in 2015. She

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Why Schools Overuse Paraprofessionals in Inclusive Education (and What to Do Instead) ~ 1015

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Watch the episode on YouTube Why Schools Overuse Paraprofessionals in Inclusive | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Michael Giangreco is a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Special Education at the University of Vermont and is affiliated with the UVM Center on Disability and Community Inclusion. He’s authored over 200 publications, presented across the U.S. and internationally, and is known for

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Characteristics of Fully Inclusive Schools: A Conversation with TASH Leaders ~ 1010

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Watch the episode on YouTube Characteristics of Fully Inclusive Schools: A Conv | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Debbie Taub — TASH board member and technical assistance provider with the TIES Center, a national TA center focused on building inclusive systems for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. Also brings a parent perspective as

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